Armin van Buuren

Dutch DJ, producer, and remixer, born on December 25, 1976, in Leiden, South Holland, began his musical career in 1995 and became one of the most influential figures in trance music. From an early age, he showed interest in music and technology, leading him to create his own tracks and perform in clubs. In 2001, he launched the radio show "A State of Trance" (ASOT), which became a cornerstone of his career and garnered an audience of over 40 million listeners in 84 countries. Armin van Buuren has been ranked number one in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll five times, setting a record. He has also received numerous awards, including 27 International Dance Music Awards and 13 DJ Awards. In 2013, he was nominated for a Grammy Award for the track "This Is What It Feels Like". In 2011, he was appointed Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau for his contributions to music and Dutch culture. Armin is a co-founder of the Armada Music label and continues to perform and release music actively, remaining one of the leading artists in the electronic scene.